DK Travel : Sicily : Shopping

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Silva Ceramica, Caltagirone

In a courtyard off the piazza Silva Ceramica produces imitations of antique designs, including tiles.
Spirale Shop

The studio of Roberto Intorre, Tano Chiavetta and Toni Bonura, three artists working in metal. Playful jewellery, candle holders and wall hangings.
Syracuse, Ortygia

Rows of mussels, cherries, almonds, lemons – or whatever is in season.
Trapani

Each morning fishermen arrange their silvery catch under the loggia, yelling out its merits or holding it aloft for the benefit of prospective clients.
Via Bara all’Olivella

Visit the showrooms of La Coppola, where the beret is given new life, and Ippobosco for miniatures of Sicilian homes. Other artisan and designer shops with funky lamps and ceramics are located here and along parallel Via dell’Orologio.
Via della Libertà

Up-scale Italian chains line the boulevard between the Teatro Politeama and Piazza Crispi: try Frette for linens, Furla for leather goods, Pollini for shoes, Richard Ginori for house-wares, and Max Mara for women’s fashions.
Via Enrico Parisi

Just off via della Libertàfind chic boutiques such as Visiona, (Nos. 11–13) with ultra modern fashion, and Geneviève Lethu, (No. 7a) with French house-wares. Stop in at the equally chic Il Baretto (No. 43) for an aperitivo or a bite to eat.
Via Entea, Catania

This district is famed for big-name Italian stores such as Max Mara, Benetton, Rinascente, Frette, as well as inviting pastry shops and cafés. Emporio Armani and other designer boutiques continue on the Corso Italia.
Vincenzo Argento

For four generations the Argento family has been practising the art of puppetry. They make traditional puppets in the Palermitan style for sale and for use in their nearby theatre.
Vucciria, Palermo

One of Palermo’s oldest markets – vendors really put on a show.